Department
Community Services
Division
Recreation and Culture Services
Rate of Pay
$17.20 - $18.25 Hourly
Replacement/New Position
New Vacancy
Posting Type
Internal and External
Application Deadline
12/31/2026
Reporting to the Program Coordinator, Instructors will be responsible for monitoring or planning and delivering instructional sport programs to participants. They will be directly involved in the implementation and delivery of age-appropriate activities, ensure participant safety and engagement, follow policies and procedures, and work effectively with all staff.
- High Five PHCD Certification is required if working with participants ages 4 – 12 years
- Emergency First Aid and CPR-B certification (Standard First Aid and CPR C for on ice programs)
- NCCP/Coaching Certification and/or equivalent is considered an asset
- Minimum age of 15 years
- Minimum 1 year experience related to the type of activity being taught is preferred
- Previous experience working with the assigned age group
- Excellent communication, decision making and customer service skills
- Ability to deliver the specified program on an instructional basis and teach the rules of the game
- Ability to work with minimal supervision (responsible, dependable, independent)
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of service, collaboration, care and courage
- Ability to perform first aid to the standard of your certification
- Coaching experience would be an asset
- Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions
- Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities
- Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo
- Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust
- Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing
- Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture
- Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of care, collaboration, courage and service
- Requires satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule when required, including evenings and/or weekends
- Demonstrates personal leadership
- Builds people and culture
- Cultivates open communication
- Shapes the future
- Navigates and leads through complexity and change
Attention Internal Candidates: All current City of Richmond Hill employees are required to apply via the ‘View Jobs for Current Employees’ link on the City’s Careers Page.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
The City of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.
